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 New Year Greetings

12/30/2014

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Jagadguru Swami Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj
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Banchary Didi Ji singing her self-composed New Year wish. To listen, please click on the little black triangle on the right side.
नया वर्ष आया है सजनी, सब मिलि नाचो गाओ ।
नाचि नाचि सब साधक जन निज, श्री सद्गुरूहिं रिझाओ।
Nayā varṣa āyā hai sajanī, saba mili nācō gā'ō.
Nāci nāci saba sādhaka jana nija, śrī sadgurūhiṁ rijhā'ō.


O friend! Today is the start of the New Year. All of us should sing and dance on this occasion. Thus, by performing delightful dances,let us enchant our beloved Guru.

लै सुरभित जल चरण पखारहु, चंदन लेप लगाओ,
पुनि अति कोमल पुष्प समर्पण, करि उन चरण सजाओ।
Lai surabhita jala caraṇa pakhārahu, candana lēpa lagā'ō,
puni ati kōmala puṣpa samarpaṇa, kari una caraṇa sajā'ō.

Then, let us wash His lotus feet with scented water and besmear sandalwood paste on Them. Offer fragrant, soft flowers at His lotus feet to decorate them thereafter.

पद पूजन करि भाग्य सराहहु,चरणोदक पुनि पाओ,
ह्वै अति प्रेम विभोर मगन मन, सद्गुरू के यश गाओ।
Pada pūjana kari bhāgya sarāhahu,caraṇōdaka puni pā'ō,
hvai ati prēma vibhōra magana mana, sadgurū kē yaśa gā'ō.

Admire your fortune for getting this wonderful opportunity to adore and worship His lotus feet and drink the pious Charanamrit. Sing glories of Gurudev in ecstasyI


 षट् रस व्यंजन थार सजावहु, चंदन पीठ सजाओ, 
गुरूवर की रुचि ते निज कर ते, गुरूवर भोग लगाओ।
Ṣaṭ rasa vyan̄jana thāra sajāvahu, candana pīṭha sajā'ō,
gurūvara kī ruci tē nija kara tē, gurūvara bhōga lagā'ō.

Place delicacies of all the six flavors artistically on an embellished plate and set them on a decorated sandalwood seat.
Prepare variety of foods according to his  taste and offer them to him with love.

कोऊ लै वाद्य विविध, मृदु स्वर सों, जेवन गीत सुनाओ,
कोऊ नूपुर झंकार सुमिश्रित, हाव भाव दर्शाओ।
Kō'ū lai vādya vividha, mr̥du svara sōṁ, jēvana gīta sunā'ō,
kō'ū nūpura jhaṅkāra sumiśrita, hāva bhāva darśā'ō.

Let some play various musical instruments, while others sing bhog (food-offering songs) in melodious voices and let some exhibit gestures for those songs with mixed with sweet sound of anklets.

इमि रिझाय सद्गुरू कृपालु कहँ,जीवन सफल बनाओ,
बलि बलि गुरू भोेरे स्वभाव पर, लखि मृदुता हरषाओ।
Imi rijhāya sadgurū kr̥pālu kaham̐,jīvana saphala banā'ō,
bali bali gurū bhōērē svabhāva para, lakhi mr̥dutā haraṣā'ō.


In this manner let us delight our Sadguru Swami Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and make our lives successful. Sacrifice yourself at his innocent nature and enjoy his sweetness
- Braj Banchary
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My Guru Playing Holi with Rose Water!!!

3/15/2014

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Poem composed by Braj Banchary Didi in 2008. Didi Ji had the opportunity to sing it to Maharaj Ji. Later, this was also sung while Shri Maharaj Ji soaked everyone with rose water (played 'Gulab Jal ki Holi') the same year.

This was also the last Holi that both Amma Ji (our Divine Mother and wife of Shri Maharaj Ji) and Maharaj Ji played together.

Rang Ekadashi falls on 11 day of Phalgun month of the Indian lunar calendar. Generally it is celebrated 4 days before Holi play. On this auspicious day Shri Maharaj Ji showers blessings and divine water (gulab jal aka rose perfumed water) infused with the essence of bhakti. In 2008 during 'gulab jal ki holi', Amma Ji was hiding behind the doors in old satsang hall in Mangarh. Seeing Amma Ji missing Maharaj ji soaked Amma Ji's bed with gulab jal. Later he saw Amma Ji and soaked her as well.

Click on the little black triangle on the right side to listen to Didi Ji sing, this self composed song.

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होरी खेलैं सद्गुरू सरकार, सुरभित सलिल फुहार ।।
Hōrī khēlaiṁ sadgurū sarakāra, surabhita salila phuhāra..
My Guru is playing Holi with aromatic water.


लै पिचकारी गुलाब जल वारी,
Lai picakārī gulāba jala vārī,
He is holding a water spray gun full of rose water,

सबहिं भिगोवत बारी बारी।
Sabahiṁ bhigōvata bārī bārī.
He is soaking everyone turn by turn with that rose water.

कैसी होरी की छाई है बहार, सुरभित सलिल फुहार।।
Kaisī hōrī kī chā'ī hai bahāra, surabhita salila phuhāra.
O! what a marvelous scene it is to see him play Holi with aromatic water.


परखि रहे सब भक्त विकल हो,
Parakhi rahē saba bhakta vikala hō,
All devotees are anxiously waiting

हमरी ओर दया प्रभु कब हो।
Hamarī ōra dayā prabhu kaba kaba hō.
For a glance of grace of their Master.

कब डारेंगे हम पे जल धार,  सुरभित सलिल फुहार ।।
Kaba ḍārēṅgē hamapē jala dhāra, surabhita salila phuhāra.
Waiting anxiously to be soaked with the aromatic water.


नाचें सब कहि होरी है होरी है,
Nācēṁ saba kahi hōrī hai hōrī hai,
All devotees are dancing and saying 'it is Holi', 'it is Holi'

मनगढ़ का छोरा है लीलापुर की छोरी है।
Managaṛha kā chōrā hai līlāpura kī chōrī hai.
The boy (Shri Maharaj Ji) hails from Mangarh and the girl (Shri Maharaj Ji's wife and our divine mother 'Amma ji') hails from Leelapur.

वारी जाऊँ मम दोउ सरकार, सुरभित सलिल फुहार ।।
Vārī jā'ūm̐ mama dō'u sarakāra, surabhita salila phuhāra..
I surrender myself on the couple, playing Holi with aromatic water.


मनगढ़ की होरी तो रस बोरी है,
Managaṛha kī hōrī tō rasa bōrī hai,
Holi in Mangarh is full of nectar,

छलकत रस इत ब्रज कोरी है
Chalakata rasa ita braja kōrī ihai
And that is same the nectar, as the one showered in Braj (by Shri Radha-Krishna)

जै हो जै हो रसिकन सरदार, सुरभित सलिल फुहार ।।
Jai hō jai hō rasikana saradāra, surabhita salila phuhāra..
Glory be to the crest jewel of all saints, who is playing Holi with aromatic water.


बरनि न जाय आज की शोभा,
Barani na jāya āja kī śōbhā,
Beauty of this day cannot be described in words,

लखि छवि गुरू मदनहुँ मन लोभा ।
Lakhi chavi gurū madanahum̐ mana lōbhā.
Even Cupid is enticed seeing the resplendent personality of my Guru.

धनि लीला कृपालु बलिहार, सुरभित सलिल फुहार ।।
Dhani līlā kr̥pālu balihāra, surabhita salila phuhāra..
I surrender myself on the leela of Kripalu Ji Maharaj, playing Holi with aromatic water.

- Braj Banchary

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O Ocean of Grace!

2/26/2014

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Devotional kirtan composed by Braj Banchary Didi on Feb 22, 2014 in Toronto, Canada.
Click the link on the right to listen to this kirtan.
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हे करुणा के सागर! कभी मेरी सुधि लेना।
Hey karuna ke sagar, kabhi meri sudhi lena
O Ocean of Grace! Please remember me once in a while!

निज चरण कमल रज की, कणिका करि सुधि लेना ।।
Nij charan kamal raj kee, kanika kari sudhi lena.
Considering me a speck of dust under Your lotus feet, please remember me once in a while!

अपराधी हूँ तुम्हरी, कैसे कुछ विनय करूँ ।
Apradhi hoon tumhari, kaise kuch vinay karoon,
Having sinned against You, I am ashamed to request anything of You.

पतितों की गणना में, मेरी भी सुधि लेना ।।
Patiton kee garna main, meri bhi sudhi lena.
When You are making the list of all the sinners, a tleast at that time, please also think of me. 

नहिं साधन का बल है, नहिं सेवा का धन है ।
Nahin sadhan ka bal hai, nahin seva ka dhan hai,
I have no ability to perform spiritual practices, nor can I offer a wealth of service to You.

मेरे प्रेम शून्य मन पर, झुँझला कर सुधि लेना ।।
Mere prem shoonya man par, jhunjhla kar sudhi lena.
In spite of trying so hard, my mind is still devoid of devotional love. Even though You are upset at my pathetic state, please remember me!

हे करुणा के सागर! कभी मेरी सुधि लेना।
Hey karuna ke sagar, kabhi meri sudhi lena
O Ocean of Grace! Please remember me once in a while.

 मेरे प्रभु तुमही हो, पितु मात तुमहीं बस हो ।
Mere prabhu tum hi ho, pitu mat tumhi bas ho,
You alone are my Lord, You alone are my father and mother. You alone are my everything.

मेरे भाग्य विधाता हो, जब चाहो सुधि लेना ।।
Mere bhagya vidhata ho, jab chaho sudhi lena.
You are the Creator of my destiny, whenever You wish please grace me (I am not demanding that You grace me right now).

हे करुणा के सागर, कभी मेरी सुधि लेना।
Hey karuna ke sagar, kabhi meri sudhi lena
O Ocean of Grace! Please remember me once in a while.

मेरे मन में समा जाओ, रग रग में समा जाओ ।
Mere man mein sama jao, rag rag mein sama jaao,
Permeate my mind and every pore of my being with Your presence.

निज धाम बना मन को, जब चाहो सुधि लेना ।।
Nij dham bana man ko, jab chaho sudhi lena.
As my final request, please make my mind Your dwelling place. Then, I won't mind if You do or don't grace me.

हे करुणा के सागर! कभी मेरी सुधि लेना।
Hey karuna ke sagar, kabhi meri sudhi lena
O Ocean of Grace! Please think of me once in a while!

निज चरण कमल रज की, कणिका करि सुधि लेना ।।
Nij charan kamal raj kee, kanika kari sudhi lena.
Considering me a speck of dust under Your lotus feet, please remember me sometime!

- Braj Banchary
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